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Audrey Harris plays the viola in the South Carolina Philharmonic String Section. The viola is a little larger than the violin and has a mellower sound.Music Collection
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String Section: Viola | Artopia
String Section: Cello | Artopia
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Jacqueline Taylor plays the cello in the South Carolina Philharmonic String Section. The cello is much larger than the violin, also in this group, and stands on the floor.
String Section: Violin | Artopia
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Timmothy Baker plays the violin in the South Carolina Philharmonic String Section. The violin is the smallest stringed instrument and has the highest sound.
Columbia's Colorblind Tackles Issues Through Music | Palmetto Scene
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After finishing a set in 2006, Justin Smith was introduced to someone who, on the surface, may have been an unlikely collaborator for his acoustic sound--hip hop artist, FatRat Da Czar. At a recording...
Percussion Section | Artopia
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Meet members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Percussion Section: Matthew Jones, Chris Lee, Mark Roddy, Eric Patterson, and Cliff Sutton The percussion section includes instruments like the snare...
Brass Section: Tuba | Artopia
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Meet Ron Davis , a tuba player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The tuba is the largest and lowest-sounding brass instrument.
Brass Section: French Horn | Artopia
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Meet Ken Turner , a French horn player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The French horn or horn, produces a wide assortment of notes in the middle ranges of the brass instrument.
Brass Section: Trombone | Artopia
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Meet Mary Lou Schweickert, a trombone player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The trombone has a clear, bright sound that is lower than the trumpet.
Brass Section: Trumpet | Artopia
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Meet Randolph Love , a trumpet player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The trumpet has a clear, high sound. It is the smallest of the orchestral brass instruments.
Theater Company Manager | Kids Work!
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What is a Theater Company Manager? The company manager handles the daily business of the production company that includes all of the actors, musicians and production staff. Arranging travel and...